Kia Picanto 1.25 litre ISG 2 Eco Dynamics
What is it?
ALL-NEW five door model of the Kia Picanto city car. A three-door model follows later, but this is the five-door, tested in 1.25-litre mid-range trim called 2, fitted with fuel saving stop and start Eco Dynamics technology. Priced at £10,195 on the road.
What’s hot?
- It’s a small car that feels big on the inside
- Quality trim levels are superb
- Noise suppression is good, motorway speed is refined
- Plenty of space for front occupants…
- …and enough for those in the rear when you want to carry four
- CO2 of 100g/km means Picanto exempt from London Congestion Charge
- Plus there’s 100% first year capital allowances on purchase
- And company car tax of 10% (2011/12)
- Fuel economy is impressive 65.7mpg
- Standard equipment includes alloys, electric windows and Bluetooth
- Plus USB and AUX ports plus an iPod cable
- Anti-skid ESC system plus anti-lock ABS brakes
- All backed up by Kia’s huge seven-year warranty
What’s not?
- The gearing is tuned for economy…
- …so expect to use the gears on any incline…
- …and the throttle which will hurt economy
- Electric power steering gives odd feel-less experience
- Either too light or to much false resistance
What you need to Know?
P11D Value: | 9,545 |
Monthly Rental*: | 169 (CH)/£203 (PCH) |
Tax Band when posted: | 10%, 11%, 12% |
Monthly BiK: | Click link for BIK |
Engine: | 1.25-litre 4cyl petrol |
CO2 Emissions: | 100g/km |
Power/torque: | 84bhp/89lb ft |
Economy: | 65.7mpg |
Monthly contract hire (CH) and personal contract hire (PCH) rentals generated by Concept Vehicle Leasing. Based on a 36 month lease at 10,000 miles a year, 3+35 payments.